Netherhall in Cumberland
Has been described as a Certain Pele Tower
There are major building remains
Name | Netherhall in Cumberland |
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Historic Country | Cumberland |
Modern Authority | Cumbria |
1974 Authority | Cumbria |
Civil Parish | Maryport |
A large country mansion in red sandstone, comprising a mediaeval pele tower to the south-east built largely of Roman dressed stones, mid and late Georgian additions and alterations, and extensive late C19 wings on the north-west side. There is a fine Roman Doric colonnade at the entrance, having 9 columns with mouided entablature. The C19 wing has 5 gabled semi-dormers and mullion and transom windows on 2 storeys. At the time of survey, 1976, the house is standing derelict after a serious fire. (Listed Building Report)
Was a large country house consisting of a C14 pele tower built largely of Roman dressed stones, mid and late Georgian additions and alterations with additional C19 wings. In 1976 the house was derelict because of a serious fire. House demolished in 1979 except for pele tower. (From Perriam and Robinson)
This site is a scheduled monument protected by law
This is a Grade 2* listed building protected by law
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OS Map Grid Reference | NY041367 |
Latitude | 54.7158012390137 |
Longitude | -3.48861002922058 |
Eastings | 304180 |
Northings | 536720 |